World Series Game 3 starts after rain delay

David J. Phillip / APCitizens Bank Park grounds crew workers put a tarp on the field as it rains before Game 3 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies on Saturdayin Philadelphia.

Game 3 of the World Series between the Yankees and Phillies started Saturday night after a rain delay of 1 hour, 20 minutes, the second consecutive year wet weather affected the schedule in Philadelphia.

In a light mist, Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels threw the first pitch to Derek Jeter at 9:17 p.m. Andy Pettitte started on the mound for New York.

The grounds crew came out to remove the tarp from the infield at 8:49 p.m., and an approximate start time of 9:15 p.m. was announced moments later. At that point, players filtered onto the field to warm up, with some puddles still on the warning track.

Baseball wanted to avoid starting the game and then having to stop it. The forecast for the rest of the night called for mostly clear skies.